China poses the largest threat in cyberspace, with its hackers increasingly targeting U.S military computers and defense contractors, according to a draft of a Congressional report obtained by Bloomberg.

The risks include attempts to blind or disrupt U.S. intelligence and communications satellites, weapons targeting systems, and navigation computers, Bloomberg reported, citing an anonymous U.S. intelligence official.

While the attacks are considered basic techniques, the volume of the activity has allowed China to become a threat, according to the report, adding that the intrusions are largely designed to collect information instead of attacking systems.

The report, scheduled for release on Nov. 14, called for Congress to develop ways to punish and penalize companies found to have engaged in industrial espionage.

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